HHS Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his vaccine skepticism, has moved closer to becoming the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary after gaining key Republican support, despite concerns from Democrats about his impact on public health policies.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on the verge of becoming the next Secretary of Health and Human Services after a narrow Senate committee vote. His nomination, marked by controversy over his anti-vaccine stance and financial ties, faces opposition but is likely to pass in the Republican-majority Senate.